Which canal navigation system had Petersburg as its final destination?
Upper Appomattox Canal Navigation System
James River Canal
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
Dismal Swamp Canal
Answer
The Upper Appomattox Canal Navigation System, which opened in 1816, had Petersburg as its final destination. This canal system further enhanced the city's role as a transportation hub and contributed to its industrial development.
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